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15 Down Home Country Blues Classics

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15 Down Home Country Blues Classics

This collection of 1960s-era country blues music was released in 1996 as part of Arhoolie’s “American Masters Budget Series.” Country blues is primarily an acoustic guitar form of the blues, mixing blues elements with country and folk music. The raspy sounds of guitar and harmonica reflect the origins of the genre. The album features individual selections from artists such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Snooks Eaglin, and Big Joe Williams. Liner notes include a list of each track’s original album.

Track Listing

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Fred McDowell
04:02
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102
Lightnin' Hopkins
04:21
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103
John Jackson
02:31
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104
Lil' Son Jackson
02:31
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105
Mance Lipscomb
03:27
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106
Black Ace
02:58
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107
Snooks Eaglin
02:33
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108
Bukka White
03:33
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109
Dr. Ross
02:51
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110
Robert Pete Williams
04:00
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111
Jesse Fuller
03:12
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112
Big Joe Williams
03:39
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113
Smoky Babe
02:58
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114
R.L. Burnside
02:08
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115
K.C. Douglas
02:47